Agenda - 8th September 2025
PUBLIC FORUM
Members of the public are welcome to join the meeting for questions or comments prior to the start of the main agenda.
a. Public Session
b. ELDC Ward Member
c. LCC Ward Member – apologies received, Report circulated
AGENDA
2025/09-1 Record of Members Present and Apologies
2025/09-2 To receive any Declarations of Interest on any item on the agenda - in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011, and to consider any applications for dispensations in relation to disclosable pecuniary interests
2025/09-3 Minutes from 14 July 2025 – to approve as a correct record the notes of the meeting and authorise the Chairman to sign the official minutes
2025/09-4 Chairman’s Remarks
2025/09-5 Council Matters
a. Actions from previous meeting – to note any updates
b. Communications Received – to note and consider actions
i. Noise nuisance from private functions
ii. Anglian Water Pumping Station and Northern Power substation – unkempt site
iii. The Hollows – unsightly lane after Open Reach works
iv. LCC Proposal on Local Government Re-organisation – survey and events notice
c. Dedicated Gov.uk email address for Parish Council to comply with Assertion 10 for AGAR 2025/26 – to decide on preferred choice of either one dedicated email for Clerk’s use or for all parish councillors and clerk
d. IT Policy – to consider and adopt policy to comply with Assertion 10 for AGAR2025/26
e. Lincolnshire Police Engagement Session – to consider questions to submit for the session on 23rd September 2025
f. To consider offer of a new defibrillator from a resident living in Station Road but needs new pads and waterproof housing
g. To discuss and agree questions for residents’ survey on preferred village projects
h. Broadband provision at Community Centre – to consider and agree applying for grant funding on behalf of committee
i. Parish Council logo – to consider design amendments and agree to adopt a logo for parish council use
2025/09-6 Finance and Budgets
a. Payments - to receive and resolve to accept payments for September 2025 and note receipts/payments between meetings.
b. Latest Receipts and Payments and Bank Statements– to note
c. AGAR 2024/25 – to note completion of Exempt Status logged by External Auditor.
2025/09-7 Planning Applications: For consideration as listed below and any which have been received following the publication of this agenda.
a. 03014/25/FUL | Planning Permission - Erection of a dormer bungalow on the site of existing dwelling and outbuildings which are to be demolished. Riverside Mill Lane Legbourne Lincolnshire LN11 8LT
b. Any received between agenda close and meeting
2025/09-8 Community Initiatives – Council to receive and consider any updates on the following community initiatives and agree any actions to be taken:
a. Bus Shelter Refurbishment – update
b. Scarecrow Festival - update
2025/09-9 ELDC/LCC Services
a. Footpath extension to the Picnic Site – to consider any actions to pursue
b. Legbourne Picnic Site – update
c. Househams Lane – To receive any updates
d. Archer’s Survey – update
e. Bus Service – update and consider request from neighbouring parish residents
2025/09-10 Community Centre – To receive any updates
2025/09-11 Agenda items for next meeting scheduled 10 November 2025